Circulation
Borrowing Policies
The Findlay-Hancock County Public Library welcomes you to enjoy the benefits of its services and resources. Listed below are the Library's policies and procedures on borrowing.
Tele-Circ
419-424-7842
Dial-in information will be accessed using your existing patron number on your library card, and a PIN number (if requested). With Tele-Circ II, you can use your telephone to perform several circulation functions, such as finding out information on items checked out, overdue, or on hold. You can renew items, cancel holds, and list the total fines owed--all without staff assistance.
Tele-Circ will call you if you have a hold
Loan Periods
Magazines - 7 (Currently displayed magazines do not circulate)
Books on Tape/CD-28
CD-ROM - 28
Videos and DVD- 7 days (Must have parent or guardian signature if under 18)
Books - 28 days
The Book/Video drop is available to patrons at the Findlay-Hancock County Public Library and the Arlington Branch. Both book drops are located at the front entrances.
Reference material, including our Local and Family History collection do not circulate. These items are kept in the library for the use of all patrons at all times.
Copy Machines
Photocopies Microfilm copies.
8-1/2" x 11" copy - $ .10
11" x 17" copy - $ .20
Patron cards
Patrons are required to comply with all rules and regulations and are responsible for all material checked out on their card.
Everyone under the age of 18 is required to have a parent's signature when applying for a library card. Anyone who presents two forms of identification, one of which shows their current mailing address, may apply for a free library card.
Reserving Materials
If the item you want is not on the shelf, you may wish to place a hold on it. You may place the hold yourself at any public terminal. You will be notified when the item is available. Once the item comes in, you have nine days in which to pick it up.
Renewing Materials
All materials may be renewed once if they are not on hold for someone else. Items may be renewed in person or by telephone at: 422-1712 or by calling TeleCirc at 419-424-7842
Statement of Responsibility
By acceptance of your library card you agree to be responsible for all library materials borrowed with your card.
Immediately notify the Library in the event of loss, theft, or possible unauthorized use of the card. If the card is issued to a person under 18, the parent or guardian agrees to be responsible for the person's selection, use and return of library materials.
Interlibrary loan
Items not owned by the Findlay-Hancock County Library system can often be borrowed from another library. Check at the Reference desk for further details.
Fees for Overdue, Lost or Damaged Materials
The following rates apply to adult, young adult, and juvenile materials.
Overdue Rates
Books, magazines, compact discs, computer software - $ .10 per day
DVDs and Videos - $ .50 per day
(You are encouraged to return your overdue materials even if you cannot pay for them at that time. The computer will record your outstanding charges.)
Lost or Damaged Items
· Lost or damaged materials - Cost of the item
· Missing or defaced bar code - $.50
· Damaged AV container - $1.00
· Media bag - $2.00
· Missing Insert--$1.00